Hundreds turn out for WW2 themed carnival

Tim Wedgwood

BBC Radio Stoke

Alex McIntyre

BBC News, West Midlands

10 June 2024

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People were dressed in military uniform during the World War Two themed Alsager Carnival
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The parade marched through the town to Milton Park
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The parade featured makeshift World War Two tanks and planes
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Hundreds of people participated in and watched the parade marching through Alsager
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The World War Two theme at Alsager Carnival marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day
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Fairground rides and toy stalls were set up at Milton Park in Alsager
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One visitor at Milton Park described this year's Alsager Carnival as "wonderful"

Hundreds of people turned out at Alsager Carnival as the event adopted a World War Two theme to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Saturday’s carnival began with a parade through the Cheshire town at midday, with floats featuring a makeshift tank, poppies, planes and participants wearing military uniforms.

The rest of the event took place at Milton Park which hosted a range of activities including fairground rides, toy stalls and a motorbike stunt show.

One visitor described it as “wonderful” and said it was important the town could hold a carnival each year.

“It was nice to see local kids on rides and doing what kids do best and having a great time. It was lovely," she added.

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Hundreds turn out for WW2 themed carnival

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